User Experience (UX)

Job Title : User Experience (UX) Researcher

Location : Chicago IL 60661 (Local Only)

Alternate Locations : Peoria IL Dallas TX Denver CO Raleigh NC Cary NC

Duration : 12 Months

Work Type : Onsite position

Note : No H1B / / Local Candidates Only / / Genuine consultants only with a LinkedIn profile according to the resume.

Primary Skills : UX Research UI / UX Design Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) User-Centered Design Usability Testing Prototyping (Figma Sketch InVision) Journey Mapping Data Storytelling Design Thinking UI Best Practices Research Documentation Cross-Functional Collaboration Adaptive Thinking Project Management

Position Overview

The UX Researcher will utilize their knowledge of human-computer interactions and best user research practices to support the concept prototype test and documentation of the preferred user interface. They must recognize where research and testing would be valuable to inform or improve the concepts and coordinate with the team to understand the users needs.

They will work closely with designers engineers strategists and management to communicate the vision and path forward. This person will be responsible for documenting the preferred experience creating visual artifacts (reports) and handoff.

Key Responsibilities :

Translate research and test findings into actionable prioritized recommendations for UI designs.

Clarify user customer and business needs and translate them into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience.

Apply research methodologies and facilitate user research sessions.

Integrate user research into product designs and design practices.

Communicate with design on prototype requirements to test and iterate.

Document key goals themes elements and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams.

Create shareable UX artifacts based on the teams research and activities (journey maps storyboards user flows etc.).

Document the overall UX strategy (UI physical attributes guiding principles and more) to be leveraged across all downstream partners.

Prioritize research needs / backlog based on the product roadmap.

Required Skills (UX / UI Researcher) :

5 years of experience in UX Research and knowledge of user experience best practices preferably within a corporate or B2B environment.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field.

BS or higher in Human Computer Interaction Human Factors Psychology or other UX-related field OR substitute additional 2-3 years of experience.

Empathy : Were looking for methods of their organization and synthesis of both stakeholder and user sentiment. How much do they capture from opportunities to empathize how is it used do they listen with openness to learn

Adaptive Thinking : Were looking for ability to quickly pivot with changing requirements and understandings of the product. Are challenges seen as learning opportunities Do they work with others with an openness to change but also able to confidently make decisions of their own

Must possess a thorough understanding of UI best practices UI design and essential graphic design theory.

Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Experience and proficiency in UI layout spec and prototyping tools.

Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Portfolio demonstrating expertise and ability to articulate process.

Soft Skills Required :

Outstanding communication organization time management and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional data storytelling capability.

Desired Skills :

Project management experience a plus.

Required Skills :

DESIGN THINKINGFIGMAUIDOCUMENTATIONUI / UXHUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTIONUXUSER-CENTERED DESIGNUSABILITY TESTINGSKETCHTESTINGPROTOTYPING

Key Skills

Computer Science,user experience,User Interface,SME,CSS,Interaction Design,Windows,Android,Usability Studies,Visual Design,HTML,User Research,JavaScript,Web Services,Wireframes

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1